Can dogs and Cats get ALONG???

Can Dogs and Cats get ALONG?

Today for literacy I read some articles on Wonderopolis and this article is my favorite 

I think that dogs and cats get along because let's say... 

can me and my sister get along? SOMETIMES??? So dogs and cats get along.

When I had a cat there was a dog around and she went outside and got scared. Well I mean that pitbull was vicious but there was a chiwawa and they got along!

Keep reading to find out how I answer these questions-

2. Can dogs and cats get along?
3. Are cats and dogs natural enemies?
4. What does it mean to fight like cats and dogs?

1. Yes they can because some of them fight. It depends on their behavior. If the're scary and mean then not but if they are sweet and kind then they will get along as easy as a move of your little finger
2. No! God made us to be nice to every specie, animal, creatures and even PLANTS!
3. That you are probably a mean cat or dog?

Hope you liked these questions! If you want you can answer them yourself in the comments!!!

Here is an article about cats and dogs-

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Landon. Landon Wonders, “Can cats and dogs ever get along?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Landon!

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f you have brothers and sisters, you know it's completely natural for arguments to take place from time to time. OK…it's completely natural for arguments to take place all the time! This doesn't mean you don't love each other, though.

It just means you spend a lot of time together and it's only natural to have disagreements. You may even hear parents say their kids “fight like cats and dogs."

“Fighting like cats and dogs" is a common phrase that people use to mean people argue, fight or don't get along. If you like cartoons, you've probably seen many that portray cats and dogs fighting like sworn enemies. There have even been movies made that pit cats against dogs.

Are cats and dogs natural enemies that can never get along? Or is there hope for a truce between the members of the feline and canine species?

If you observe cats and dogs or ask people who own both cats and dogs, you will get lots of opinions on the subject. Cats and dogs will obviously fight from time to time. There is no doubt that some dogs will chase cats and maybe even harm them if given the chance.

However, people who own both dogs and cats will also tell you that they can easily be trained to get along. In fact, many will show you that dogs and cats can play together and even sleep curled up together.

As with many questions in life, there's simply no easy answer to the question of whether dogs and cats can get along. Dogs and cats are different in many ways that can make it difficult for them to get along. However, with patience and the right circumstances, cats and dogs can be best buds.

For example, dogs tend to be social animals that are naturally playful. Cats, on the other hand, tend to be more independent. A dog that wants to play might seem aggressive and intimidating to a cat. This may lead the cat to defend itself against an attack that's really just a desire to play.

Likewise, dogs — especially puppies — like to chase each other. It's a fun game. Chasing cats can be just as fun as chasing other dogs…unless you're the cat, of course. Again, cats may interpret such playful behavior as a threat.

Even something dogs and cats have in common — tails — can make things confusing. When a dog wags its tail, it's sending a friendly message: “I'm happy. Let's play." Cats, however, wag their tails when they're angry. You can see how this might lead cats and dogs to become confused if they're facing each other with wagging tails!

Although dogs and cats aren't really natural mortal enemies, dogs are hunters by nature. This means that they might hunt and chase anything that moves — including a cat. This natural behavior that could cause problems between dogs and cats can be controlled by special training — called socialization — when the animals meet for the first time.

Although there are many natural barriers to interaction between cats and dogs, it is possible for them to get along. It just takes time, patience and a desire for feline/canine harmony. And even if they get along for a while, it doesn't mean that they won't have spats from time to time…just like you and your brothers and sisters!

 

Did you like it? Well maybe I didn't write it myself but here is a sneak peak!

Here are some of the answers that were on wonderopolis-

• Take your time! Animals need time to adjust and get used to other creatures. Don't force interaction too quickly.
• Reward positive behavior. As your animals begin to interact, praise them for being nice to each other and offer treats for particularly-good behavior.
• Create a safe place for your animals. While they're getting to know each other, your animals might need a break from each other from time to time. Make sure your animals have a safe, quiet place they can retreat to if they need some personal space.
• Get in the middle! As you begin to introduce your pets to each other, hold one animal while the other is slowly introduced. Let them both know that you're involved in the process and help them get to know each other while you're there to oversee things.
• Let your animals get used to the fact that other animals are around. You can do this by mixing the smells of the animals throughout the house. For example, if you sit your cat's food bowl on a rug, rub the rug on your dog, so that your cat gets used to your dog's smell and will accept it.

Hope you like it!

Do you think cats and dogs can get along?

Do you have a cat or dog?

What's their names?

Whats their breed?

Do you have any other pets that aren't a cat or a dog?

If you do what are they?

Have a good day!!!